Position Summary:

The post-holder will report to the Director (Finance) and perform the following main tasks:

1. To supervise a small team to handle College's finance and accounting function including month end closing, financial and statutory reporting
2. To manage various analytical and management reports to stakeholders
3. To coordinate with other units or stakeholders in the preparation and review of periodic financials, forecast and annual budget
4. To handle auditor's enquiry and deliverables during annual audit exercise
5. To assist the supervisor in preparing relevant financial materials for the College's committee, Council and Board
6. To lead the system enhancement / implementation activities
7. To review, establish and enforce appropriate financial policies and procedures, control measures and systems to enhance operational efficiency
8. To propose recommendation and enhancement in relation to the resources management, financial performance, policies and procedure of the College
9. To perform or support ad-hoc analysis and other assignments as requested by the College

Requirements:

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines, with professional accountancy qualification, such as HKICPA / ACCA or equivalent.
2. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in financial / management accounting or external audit, preferably in sizeable organisations with hands-on supervisory experience.
3. Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications (Knowledge of Sage 300 (ACCPAC) / Power BI is an advantage)
4. Prior experience in system enhancement / implementation would be an asset
5. Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese
6. Self-motivated, responsible, collaborative & analytical mindset, strong interpersonal & communication skills, capable to handle tight timeline and work independently under pressure.

Salary and Fringe Benefits:

Appointment will be made on contract basis, renewable subject to mutual consent.
Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience. The College offers group medical insurance, staff development support, annual leave and sick leave, and Mandatory Provident Fund to eligible appointee(s).

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to:

1. Submit an application letter with a full curriculum vitae, and copies of all graduate transcripts, and the names and contact details of two references.
2. Specify in the application letter current/latest salary and expected salary.
3. Send applications to the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education by clicking "Apply now".
4. The College will review applications immediately and application will be accepted until the post are filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Important notes to Applicants:

1. Appointees will have to undergo a medical examination. Reimbursement of costs subject to a ceiling is applicable.
2. Local applicants will have to undergo a Sexual Conviction Record Check / Oversea applicants will have to present a police report before appointment can be confirmed.

The College also reserves the right to make an appointment by invitation.

 
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE) was recently upgraded from Yew Chung Community College (YCCC) and is a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) in Hong Kong, which, together with its sister schools in Mainland China and the USA, offers bilingual international education at Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary levels. Our network of schools currently serves more than 10,000 students.

YCCECE, building on the achievement of YCCC and the strengths of YCEF, is a provider of high quality post-secondary programmes with special niche in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It is now the first and only specialist ECE degree-awarding institution in Hong Kong which incorporates in its programmes the most advanced knowledge and approaches in ECE from around the world. Our boutique-sized College values and promotes interactive learning, small-class teaching and hands-on experiences. Being an English-speaking College with an international faculty, we also attract non-Chinese-speaking students, and take pride in our staff and student diversity.

The Collegeoffers a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education (BEdECE) Programme with entry to Year 1 of a 4-year full-time study and with Senior Year Entry in full-time and part-time study, a 2-year Higher Diploma Programme in Early Childhood Education (HDECE) and a 1-year Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (DECS) programme. The BEdECE & HDECE programmesqualifytheir graduates to be registered in Hong Kong as Kindergarten Teachers, Child Care Workers, Child Care Supervisors, and Special Child Care Workers. Further information about the College and its Programmes can be obtained at www.yccece.edu.hk.